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Dual Enrollment Checklist

The step-by-step dual enrollment checklist below is for high school students interested in taking a course(s) at NOVA. If you are a high school junior or senior or the home school equivalent, you may be able to take NOVA courses if you meet the placement criteria for NOVA.

Please note that students wishing to take a dual enrolled class on campus must complete the enrollment/registration process at least two weeks before the start of classes.

New students must take the English placement test and place into English 111/9 or higher along with meeting all course prerequisites. If you can provide documentation showing a score of 550 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT, you will not have to take the English placement test. However, you may be required to take the math placement test if you are planning to take an upper level math class.

Tests are given at each campus testing center and you should allow approximately two hours to complete the English placement test. Remember to bring your NOVA ID (you received this number at the end of the application process) along with a photo ID.

The NOVA Catalog briefly describes all NOVA courses, college policies including those related to admission, withdrawal, grading and the number of credits you may take each semester. The catalogue also displays all NOVA degree and certificate programs. Dual enrolled students cannot select a major, but you can see how any courses you take apply to a program offered at NOVA.

The Schedule of Classes lists the classes, times and locations for credit courses. It does not list dual enrolled classes taught at the high schools.

High school students must submit a completed and signed Dual Enrollment Recommendation to the NOVA counselor who is helping them register for classes. The Individual High School Student Form (NVCC 125-207) gives written permission from your high school counselor, principal and parent/guardian.

Home schooled students must submit a completed and signed Dual Enrollment Recommendation to the NOVA counselor who is helping them register for classes. The Home Schooled Students Form (NVCC 125-208) gives written permission from your parent/guardian and approves your request for exemption from compulsory school attendance (if applicable).

Meet with a NOVA counselor to review your placement test results, and discuss your goals and other factors affecting your ability to benefit from dual enrollment. You and a parent or guardian must present the completed dual enrollment form and a copy of your high school transcript or home school equivalent. If the counselor approves your request, he/she will sign the form and forward it to the dean for final approval. You may be asked to meet with the dean of students prior to final approval of the dual enrollment request.

Parking permits are required on all NOVA campuses. You can buy your parking permit online through Parking Services using your credit card 24 hours after you enroll for classes. You can also pay for a permit by cash or check at any of the campus Parking Services offices.

Parking permits are required for all semesters/sessions of enrollment.

Permits are required for all vehicles parked in all lots (except parking meters and hourly pay lots). Student permits are valid only in "B" lots.

To use the parking garages at the Annandale and Medical Education Campuses, you must have a NOVACard ID and a parking permit. Hourly pay parking is available in the garages for those without a current permit and ID card.